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Forming an LLC in Oregon for the first time

The Oregon filing fee is $100. For a beginner the best service is Mainstay Filing: $199 a year covers the filing, agent, EIN application and the annual report, so year 1 comes to $299.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Your Oregon checklist

  1. File the Articles of Organization - Limited Liability Company. $100 to the Oregon Secretary of State.
  2. Registered agent. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. Mainstay Filing includes it.
  3. EIN. Free from the IRS; included in the application Mainstay Filing prepares.
  4. Operating agreement. Write one even for a single owner. No upcharge at Mainstay Filing.
  5. Annual report. Annual Report, every year, $100. Due: Anniversary of the LLC's formation in Oregon, every year.
Best for beginners

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year + $100 state fee

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Total for the first three years

$897 with Mainstay Filing, state fees included. Others: Northwest Registered Agent $589; ZenBusiness $797; Bizee $598; LegalZoom $1,047 (these totals leave out any charge for filing the annual report).

Questions

What is the best LLC service for a beginner in Oregon?

Mainstay Filing. First year $299 including the $100 Oregon filing fee; $299 in year 2.

Can a beginner file an LLC in Oregon without a service?

Yes: file the Articles of Organization - Limited Liability Company with the Oregon Secretary of State for $100. Required registered agent: An Oregon resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Oregon or authorized there, whose business office is the registered office. The agent has to consent.

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